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D307 LUR

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,946 mi
Last recorded157,946 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD307 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 157,946 miles

welding repairs carried out to n/s & o/s front end of chassis and coated with under body sealer.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 157,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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D307 LUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 188,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D307 LUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D307 LUR registered?

D307 LUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D307 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D307 LUR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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